Homestudies & Adoption Placement Services Information

HAPS has established very successful adoption programs in Bulgaria and China. Our Program Directors work exclusively with the families and offer support during the entire process. They are all adoptive parents and this experience gives them a unique ability to relate to many of the questions that arise regarding international adoption. Information and referrals are offered at all phases of the adoption process. Our staff can assist you in locating an adoption source that is most appropriate for you, and continue to provide you with updated information throughout the adoption process. In order to begin the adoption process, the family must be approved with a homestudy. The homestudy is the foundation of all adoptions, and is required in every state and country. It is a written, comprehensive assessment of the adoptive family, and is a process of evaluation by a licensed or certified Social Worker employed by a licensed adoption agency. The homestudy process should be a joint educative effort by prospective adoptive parents and the Social Worker to understand and explore the numerous adoption options (international and domestic, private and agency) and to assess what avenue may be most appropriate for the prospective adoptive parents.